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engross

verb

consume all of one's attention or time

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
E
Ends with
S
Contains
NG
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɪnˈɡɹəʊs

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verb

  1. consume all of one's attention or time

    “Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely”

verb

  1. devote (oneself) fully to

    “He immersed himself into his studies”

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Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
He immersed himself into his studies

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